Secondary Intervention Teacher - 9th-12th Grade - 2026/2027

Mastery Charter Schools • Philadelphia, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving over 14,000 students. Founded in 2001, Mastery is dedicated to providing students with the academic and personal skills needed for post-graduation success. The organization is committed to equity, disrupting systemic racism, and addressing disparities. Mastery fosters a culture of respect, service, and continuous improvement, aiming to create a model urban school district. This role is crucial for supporting students with individualized education plans (IEPs) by delivering research-based interventions, monitoring progress, and collaborating with various stakeholders to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities. The goal is to maximize time spent in general education settings and minimize time in self-contained classrooms, with a focus on a low teacher-to-student ratio in Special Education programs. Mastery has a robust Response to Intervention program and utilizes various Common Foundation research-based curriculums for Reading, Math, and Writing across K-12. The organization emphasizes continuous improvement with frequent embedded opportunities for professional development, teacher coaching, skill-building, and data-driven instruction meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required with a record of personal, professional, and/or academic achievement
• Teacher certification - completed or in process
• Demonstrated expertise in subject area
• Outstanding instructional skills driven by data and delivered through rigorous and engaging strategies

Responsibilities

• Drive student achievement and set high expectations for all students
• Commit to professional growth, self-reflection, a receptiveness to feedback, and a desire to continuously improve
• Implement rigorous and appropriate lesson plans, assignments, and assessments in cooperation with Mastery school-based leadership and curricular resources developed by Mastery’s central office Academic Team
• Work closely with school leaders to analyze student assessment data to measure progress and use data to inform instruction
• Collaborate in grade level teams to discuss student work, share best practices, plan events for joy and humor, and ensure student mastery of standards
• Engage families in their children’s education by building relationships and maintaining regular communication
• Demonstrate genuine interest, belief, and care for students’ personal and academic success
• Respond positively and effectively to challenges with a solutions-oriented resiliency

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees)
• Enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Mental health and counseling programs
• Annual Professional Development Fund
• Discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and more
• Access to the HealthAdvocate Helpdesk
• Annual Calendar

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level